PERFORM PROGRAMME

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Orlaith Carmody is a former national newspaper and television journalist and the co-founder of a successful training and development business, Mediatraining.ie

A well known and respected communications expert in Ireland and overseas, Orlaith works with leaders in the world’s top companies delivering executive training programmes, and preparing leadership teams for media appearances and international conferences.

Her business partner and husband is entrepreneur and RTE Dragons’ Den investor, Gavin Duffy, with whom she has four adult children. This is her first book.

SPEAKING

A powerful speaker full of wisdom, energy and positivity, Orlaith helps audiences to understand that they can achieve anything!

“Thanks Orlaith for speaking in the Big Debate at the 2014 SME Assembly in Naples, and congratulations on carrying the audience with you in such a convincing way. The response from all the delegates was overwhelming, not just the President of Italy!”

“An inspiring and captivating talk, Orlaith’s passionate delivery really resonated with our audience. Her message, her energy and her humanity were palpable in the auditorium.”

Patricia Fitzgerald TEDx Licencee and Organiser

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Irish Women Lawyers Association, 2016

Enterprise Ireland, New Frontiers Programme, 2016

TV3, LMFM and Newstalk, 2016

Irish Charities Institute Launch, 2016

Women for Election Inspire Programme, 2016

EO Nerve, Boston, 2016

Ablevision Ireland, 2016

EO Global Leadership Conference Bangkok 2016

EO Ireland Ignite Conference

INTO Conference 2016

AIB International Women’s Day Event, 2016

EO Houston Media Conference 2015

TEDxDCU 2015

EO Presidents conference, Dubai, 2015

SME Assembly, Naples, 2014

EO Global Leadership Conference, Athens, 2014

EO Global Leadership Academy, Washington, 2013 and 2014

TEDxTallaght 2014

National Recruitment Federation Conference, Dublin , 2014

International Women’s Day Conference, University of Limerick, 2014

CHAIRING

As a conference MC or session moderator, Orlaith combines the broadcaster’s command of the microphone with the entrepreneur’s understanding of business to deliver smoothly running and impactful events.

“At the Pendulum Summit 2015, as the afternoon MC, she charmed the 2,000 attendees with her warmth and style – not least the keynote, Deepak Chopra. We were absolutely delighted with Orlaith’s contribution on the day”.

Frankie Sheahan, Founder and Event Director, Pendulum Summit

“Orlaith’s professional expertise as a communications authority was crystal clear as she gracefully connected the talks and drew in the audience. The afternoon was a complete success thanks to her.”

Motivating yourself and others

Delivering compelling presentations

Making inspirational key-note speeches

Negotiating successful deals

Taking part in panel discussions

Managing adversity

Networking with confidence

“At a time where knowledge is power, Orlaith’s course has been pure gold. She is an insightful teacher and a dynamic mentor.”

Cora McCauley, FCA

“Best marketing ‘ass-kick’ I have had in years.”

Ronnie Norton, DN Design

“Very clear, easy to understand concepts and very practical.”

Conor Clinch, Ion Trading

“The most on-point, results driven course I have ever attended. Focused on the person, which is what the prospective customer/client or investor buys into. Really rewarding sense of achievement nailing the pitch at the end, after nose diving on the first one!!”